See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Hin who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, “Yet once more I shale not only the earth, but also heaven. Hebrews 12:25-26

 If you’ve followed the news over the past few months, you know there have been powerful earthquakes that have shook the foundations of many cities, brining down homes and businesses, turning them into ruble. From the images I’ve seen it looks like a war zone. The loss of people’s possessions, even lives, has made it difficult to watch. But the reality is our lives, and the things in them, are so fragile to the power of mother nature and catastrophic events.   

 If you were in a building that shook, knowing it would collapse, what is the one thing you’d take with you that wouldn’t get destroyed (besides your family)? Maybe it would be a photo album, a special gift someone gave you, or a particular thing that has brought you so much joy. We all have things in our lives that matter most to us and would be heartbroken if they were destroyed.

 Today’s verse should motivate us to take inventory of what truly matters in our lives, that would be our relationship with the creator of our world, including you and me. If you’ve spent anytime understanding God, you know that He is always faithful to be there for you, 24/7. Nothing is more important than your relationship with Him. Unfortunately, we allow things of this world, and people, get in the way of a perfect union with Him. God oftentimes takes a “back seat” to our priorities. After a while we can’t distinguish His voice of wisdom amongst the busyness and prized possessions in our lives. We miss the mark.

 If this is you, I encourage you to make God your prized possession. He’s unshakable, and will never faulter, no matter what catastrophe is happening in your life. You can put your complete faith and trust in Him, always!

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:28-29